Citrus Australia chair Tania Chapman said although the benefits of reduced tariffs will take time, overall citrus growers are happy.

"Japan is the largest market for citrus, so any reduction in those tariffs is still going to give an increase return to growers and that's what it's all about," she told Business Today.

Ms Chapman said she doesn't believe an increase in exports will lift domestic prices.

"In Australia we actually produce too much citrus for domestic consumption, so it is ideal for us to increase our exports."

"What that means is that the consumers on the Australian market actually get a much better quality citrus and the price stays at a constant, which is fair to consumers and a fair return back to growers."

The Australian citrus industry is now looking to China as an export market as the two countries continue to negotiate over a free trade agreement.

Ms Chapman was part of a Australian delegation to China earlier this month - the largest trip of its kind.

More than 700 businesses accompanied trade minister Andrew Robb in what was dubbed "Australia week in China".